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Ravens to face rookie C.J. Stroud in Week 1 after being named Texans starting QB

When the Houston Texans come to town in Week 1 of the 2023 regular season on September 10, the Baltimore Ravens starting defense will be facing off against No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud.

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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 28, 2023

The rookie was named the opening-day starting quarterback for Texans by Head Coach DeMeco Ryans following the team’s 17-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their preseason finale on Sunday night.

“C.J. will be our Week 1 starter in Baltimore,” Ryans said, “It’s been over the course of the entire process of OTAs, training camp, preseason games, seeing the complete product and knowing C.